Get Ready for the HESI A2 Exam with Confidence: Score Top Marks on Your First Attempt! Are you worried about missing your chance to enter nursing school?Is the thought of failing the HESI A2 exam holding you back from pursuing your dream career?Elite Nurses Academy presents the definitive ALL-IN-ONE HESI A2 Study Guide, a resource that has empowered countless aspiring nurses to achieve their dreams and take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career. 🎯 Secure Your Success on the First Attempt! With our comprehensive guide, you will gain access to:📚 Extensive Content Mastery: Dive deep into all HESI A2 subjects, including Anatomy & Physiology, Mathematics, Grammar, and Vocabulary, ensuring you’re prepared for every section of the exam.🧠 1500+ Practice Questions: Engage with a broad array of questions, each with detailed explanations to solidify your understanding and enhance learning.📝 9 Full-Length Practice Tests: Experience the structure and pacing of the actual exam to build confidence and refine your test-taking strategies.✅ Detailed Answer Explanations: Go beyond memorization to understand the reasoning behind each answer, helping you correct misconceptions and deepen your knowledge.🏷️ 275 Printable Flashcards: Improve cognitive development, boost self-confidence, and sharpen your ability to recall vital information on test day.🔍 Diagnostic Test: Identify your strengths and target areas for improvement with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment.💡 Key Concept Insights: Gain a competitive edge by mastering crucial topics, innovative problem-solving strategies, and current trends in nursing education.📘 Exclusive Study Materials: Access an Anatomy & Physiology PDF with illustrations for enhanced comprehension.🌟 Stress Relief Techniques: Implement expert strategies to manage test anxiety, maintain focus, and achieve peak performance during the exam. Choose Elite Nurses Academy’s HESI A2 Study Guide for a guaranteed pathway to success in the competitive nursing field.🚀 Embark on your journey to nursing excellence today—order your copy now and take the first step toward your dream career!All resources are available for download via a link provided at the end of the book. Read more

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Pediatrics**Build a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care. Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition, covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both prevention and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook is the only one on the market written from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. It guides you through assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout reflects the latest research evidence, national and international protocols, and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this edition includes three new chapters on topics such as palliative care; inclusivity, equity, diversity, and justice; and child maltreatment.Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and management.In-depth guidance covers assessing and managing pediatric health problems in patients from infancy through adolescence.Highlights indicate situations that require urgent action, consultation, or referral for additional treatment outside the primary care setting.Coverage of activities related to every child’s daily living, such as nutrition and toilet training, explores issues that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given.Algorithms throughout the book provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders.Resources for providers and families are included throughout the text for further information.Expert editor team is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Read more

Within electronic medical records, drop-down boxes and fill-in-the-blanks replace some free-texted notes. To supplement the flowsheets in EMRs, nurse narrative notes tell the rest of the story.In this book, I bring life to an otherwise mundane topic, provide clarity for nurses about what to say in narrative notes and how to say it, and empower nurses to feel confident that their charting tells the whole story in enough detail to defend their actions.I'm an RN-MSN myself, not an attorney, so I understand nurse documentation from a relatable perspective. The information in this book is the product of more than a decade working in health care and hours of research over the course of more than two years, condensed into an easy-to-read format that can be skimmed for nurses short on time, or read more in-depth for nurses who want to truly master writing narrative notes.CONTENT:When to use a narrative noteComponents of an effective narrative noteHow to refer to yourself and othersHow to phrase your notesThe best practice for referring to timeCommon phrases to avoidAbout double documentationHIPAA specific to narrative notesAbbreviationsTips to streamline your narrative note writing processThe notes to write for every patient on every shift44 specific examples for situations commonly encountered in medical/surgical or lower acuity units44 Complete Examples Inside!Assumption of careProvider at bedsideEnd of shift handoffNew admissionAdmit from emergency departmentAdmit from PACUAdmit from clinicInventory of belongings on admissionGeneral surgery pre-o,General surgery post opStatus post bariatric surgeryPatient transport off wardAmbulationVenipunctureFoley placementNG insertionStatus post TKAStatus post THAStatus post TSACirculation in surgical extremityPhysical therapy consultOccupational therapy consultGynecological diagnosisUrological diagnosisGastrointestinal diagnosisHigh risk for fallsIV infiltrationAllergic reactionBlood product reactionFall without injuryFall with injuryFollow up after a fallLeaving AMANon-compliance with provider’s orders on diet restrictionRefusing medicationNew onset arrhythmia, asymptomaticNew onset arrhythmia, symptomatic,Equipment malfunctionNarcan for overdoseRapid responseCode blueDischargeTransfer to outside facilityTemplate for ease of writing narrative notes Read more

Gastroenterology Reference Guide for Nurses is a resource for nurses working in the ambulatory care setting, the operating room, or GI procedure units. Lab tests specific to GI, a glossary of terms, medications, equipment, anatomy, and procedures performed in the GI unit are discussed. This is a great book for nurses new to the specialty or those looking for a study resource to become certified. Practice questions and a crossword puzzle are included for those looking for study resources for certification. Read more

Praise for earlier editions:"This is a wonderful book for both novice and experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This latest edition will see frequent use in your daily practice.”"Score: 100, 5 stars--Doody's Medical Reviews"This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of primary care disorders in an easy-to-read format and contains invaluable step-by-step instructions for evaluating and managing primary care patients. . . [It] belongs in every NP and PA's reference library. I highly recommend this wonderful textbook."Maria T. Leik, MSN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, GNP-BCPresident, National ARNP Services, Inc. This core nursing resource has long served as an essential text for thousands of NP students and as a valued clinical reference for family practice and primary care clinicians.The sixth edition continues to provide current practice guidelines and professional standards of care across the life span, with the addition of updated information in all chapters, updated patient teaching guides and charts, and new charts featuring enhanced readability. The book provides new content on COVID-19 treatment and vaccines, and new guidelines for dermatology (including photos), respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, genitourinary considerations, neurologic conditions, and infectious diseases.Offering succinct and practical counsel, the book features detailed, step-by-step instructions for physical examinations and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, common procedures, and patient resources. Chapters are organized by body system, with disorders alphabetized for ease of reference. Client Teaching Guides—available in print and digital format—perform double duty as both patient handouts and concise study tools. Consistent guidelines for more than 275 disorders facilitate ease of use and Clinical Pearls highlight key information. In addition, website links are incorporated throughout for easy access to additional information. New to the Sixth Edition:Updated information in all chapters including new clinical content for each body systemNew tables, charts, and algorithmsUpdated CDC guidelines on health maintenance and immunization schedulesNew dermatology guidelines including color photos of skin rashes/disordersUpdated guidelines for heart failure and hypertensionFocused guidelines for the management of asthmaUpdated management of urinary tract infections, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculationKey updates for stroke managementCurrent CDC guidelines for management of COVID-19Key Features:Presents consistent guidelines for over 275 disorders providing quick access to informationHighlights key considerations for practiceAddresses care points for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patientsIncludes Client Teaching Guides serving as both patient “take-home” teaching supplements and study guides for students Read more

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Critical Care** Stay up-to-date on the latest evidence and clinical practice in pediatric acute care with the definitive textbook in the field. Now in its second edition, Pediatric Acute Care: A Guide for Interprofessional Practice takes an evidence-based, interprofessional approach to pediatric acute care as it exemplifies the depth and diversity that’s needed for the dynamic healthcare environments in which acutely ill children receive care. Coverage includes how to work with the pediatric patient and family, major acute care disorders and their management, emergency preparedness, common acute care procedures, and much more. With contributions from more than 200 practicing clinicians and academic experts, it represents a wide variety of disciplines including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, child life, nutrition, law, integrative medicine, education, public health, and psychology, among others. The second edition also features the addition of new physician and nurse practitioner co-editors as well as extensive content updates including updated evidence-based content throughout the text, the integration of the 2016 IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, a new full-color design, and new vivid illustrations throughout.UNIQUE! Interprofessional collaborative approach includes contributions from more than 200 practicing clinicians and academic experts from the U.S. and Canada, including nursing, medicine, pharmacy, child life, nutrition, law, integrative medicine, education, public health, and psychology.Consistent organization within disorder chapters begins with a section on Physiology and continues with sections on Pathophysiology, Epidemiology and Etiology, Presentation, Differential Diagnosis, Diagnostic Studies, and a Plan of Care that include Therapeutic Management, Consultation, Patient and Family Education and Disposition and Discharge Planning.Comprehensive content spanning five units divides coverage into introductory information, the approach to the pediatric patient and family, major acute care disorders and their management, emergency preparedness, and common acute care procedures.NEW! Updated evidence-based content has been added throughout to ensure that you’re up-to-date on all topics needed to provide care for pediatric patients in acute, inpatient, emergency, transport, and critical care settings.NEW! Full-color design and illustrations enhance learning and make content easier to navigate and digest. NEW! Integration of the 2016 IPEC Core Competencies ensure that you’re learning the professional skills and protocols required for effective, contemporary interprofessional collaborative practice.UPDATED! Streamlined procedures unit focuses more sharply on need-to-know content. Read more

Praise for Earlier Edition:"This is a detailed yet practical guide to planning, developing, and evaluating nursing curricula and educational programs. It provides a comprehensive and critical perspective on the totality of variables impacting curricular decisions...This book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of curriculum development, redesign, and evaluation processes...92 - 4 Stars"—Doody'sBook ReviewsThe fifth edition of Keating's Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education provides comprehensive, detailed coverage of developing a quality curriculum that addresses competencies and accreditation standards and, most importantly, prepares students to become first-rate professionals. It includes a timely discussion of the Covid pandemic and its sizable impact on nursing education, expanded coverage of online learning, a new chapter on developing curriculum for clinical environments, current examples of specific strategies in practice, updated AACN essentials, and an upgraded format that enhances readability.With step-by-step guidance and detailed case studies, the fifth edition provides essential content for nursing students and novice educators on how to develop a quality curriculum, while also helping advanced nursing educators and faculty to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing nursing education environment. Each chapter reinforces learning by providing an introduction, summary, and multiple clear objectives along with examples addressing specific teaching strategies—particularly clinical training and staff development. At the end of each chapter are separate sets of questions and learning activities for nursing faculty and graduate students. An extensive Faculty Resource package includes a course syllabus, suggested teaching strategies and resources, PowerPoints for each section, and supplemental and reflective student learning activities.New to the Fifth EditionNew chapter on developing curriculum for staff development/nursing professional development specialists in clinical environmentsNew chapter on taxonomies and development on critical thinkingUpdated information on distance education, online learning, informatics, and technologyUpdated information on course development strategies for application of learning theories, educational taxonomies, and team buildingProvides example of preparation for and participation in a virtual CCNE site visit implemented during the pandemicUpdated AACN Essentials/Domains and application to curriculum development and evaluationUpgraded format including two-color design and improved readabilityKey Features:Offers the most in-depth coverage of nursing curriculum developmentSupports new faculty as they transition to academiaDiscusses the theories, concepts, and tools needed for curriculum development and program evaluationDescribes the scope of academic curriculum models at every practice and academic levelWeaves the concept of interdisciplinary collaboration in education throughoutIncludes an Instructor's Manual and PowerPointsServes as a CNE certification review Read more

Choose the drug handbook trusted by nurses for over 35 years! Mosby's 2025 Nursing Drug Reference makes it easy to find the most vital information on the drugs you administer most frequently. More than 5,000 drugs are profiled — including more than 50 new entries for drugs recently approved by the FDA. And no other drug guide places a higher emphasis on patient safety, with Black Box Warnings for dangerous adverse reactions, High Alerts for drugs with the greatest risk, and a focus on both common and life-threatening side effects. From nursing pharmacology expert Linda Skidmore-Roth, this perennial bestseller proves there is a difference in drug guides.NEW! Drug monographs for more than 50 newly released, FDA-approved medications equip you with the latest drug information including generic names, trade names, pronunciations, do-not-confuse drugs, action, uses, contraindications, precautions, dosages and routes, side effects, pharmacokinetics, interactions (including drug/herb, drug/food and drug/lab test), nursing considerations, treatment of overdose, patient/family teaching, and more.NEW! Several online-only drug monographs are added to the companion Evolve website, creating an overall total of more than 100 Evolve-only drug monographs for lesser-used medications.NEW! Combinations heading for selected monographs highlight common combinations.More than 5,000 generic and trade-name drugs are profiled, covering almost every drug you will administer in practice or in clinicals.Alphabetical organization by generic name provides quick and easy access to specific drugs, with both trade and generic names listed in the index.Bolded coverage of IV drug administration highlights dosage and IV administration instructions, including safety considerations and Y-site, syringe, and additive compatibilities.Nursing Process steps are used as the framework for organizing all nursing care information.Complete pharmacokinetic information is summarized in a table and includes the mechanism and absorption of the drug as well as its action, duration, and excretion.Side effects information is organized by body system and identified as common or life threatening, showing signs to watch for during assessments.High Alert headers highlight drugs that pose the greatest risk if administered improperly.Black Box Warnings provide alerts to FDA warnings of dangerous or life-threatening drug reactions.Overview of drug categories explains the safe administration of common classes of drugs, as well as their common side effects and interactions.Flexible, water-resistant cover provides durability in the clinical setting. Read more

Written in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy® style, Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!®, 8th Edition, delivers step-by-step direction on balancing fluids and electrolytes, understanding fluid imbalances and the disorders that cause them, treating imbalances, and more. Ample patient care examples clarify real-world applications to give you essential support throughout your nursing career—in class, on the unit, in preparation for the NCLEX®, or as a refresher for clinical practice. Read more

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Diagnosis/Assessment** Take the next step in health assessment by building your skills in diagnostic and clinical reasoning! Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care, 7th Edition goes beyond the basic physical examination to help you learn to accurately evaluate common conditions. Organized by patient symptoms or complaints, the book follows a systematic approach beginning with a chief concern rather than a specific diagnosis or disease entity, then guides you step-by-step through a diagnostic reasoning process to lead to a clinical diagnosis. This edition includes new chapters on veterans’ health and on contemporary approaches in primary care settings, as well as updated content on issues such as race, ethnicity, and gender identity. Written by a team of advanced practitioners led by Joyce E. Dains, this AJN award-winning text helps you learn to think like an expert clinician. Read more

Simplified Medical Spanish for Healthcare ProfessionalsThis book is specifically created for healthcare professionals: in particular, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses (including NPs, LVNs, LPNs and MAs), medical assistants, lab technicians, and ancillary medical staff.Interact with Spanish-speaking patients, even with zero prior background in the language.Learn basic Spanish medical phrases, key medical terminology, medical abbreviations, and more.Spanish-English and English-Spanish medical dictionary.Audio narrated by narrated by a native Spanish-speaker to practice your listening and pronunciation skills.Interact with Spanish-speaking patientsLearn how to conduct patient interviews, speak with patients’ family members, perform examinations, give instructions, provide diagnoses and prescriptions, and deal with several other medical scenarios – all in Spanish.The Most Useful Medical Spanish VocabularyThis book will provide you with basic Spanish medical phrases, key medical terms, medical abbreviations, as well as a handy Spanish-English and English-Spanish medical dictionary towards the end of the book.Practical Medical ScenariosFrom the basics such as obtaining patients’ information, conducting tests, providing diagnoses, handling emergencies, pregnancies, surgeries, and more, you will also find some background information complete with phrases to help you handle every medical scenario with ease. Pronunciation Guide and BONUS AudioMost of the other similar books in the market will provide you with a phonetic pronunciation guide such as the one available in this book. But what other materials available in the market don’t have is a supplementary audio that you can listen to anytime, anywhere. You can use the audio tracks to practice your listening skills and you can also use them for pronunciation practice. The high-quality audio provided to you is narrated by a native Spanish-speaker to help train your ear to the sound of authentic Spanish as spoken by natives.New: Get the online Spanish Flash CardsDownload the Flashcards on your computer or smartphone and memorize the different medical terminology.Get your copy today and start learning medical Spanish! Read more

Don’t make the same mistakes as 99% of health professionals do when trying to learn medical Spanish! Discover a groundbreaking method that has cracked the code to fast and effortless learning.The waiting room is jam-packed, patients are sick and angry, you are running on fumes and already way behind in your schedule, and then a nervous patient approaches you, “¿hablas español?”You stare at each other awkwardly and then fumble to say, “um… un momento?”You already know online translating tools aren't accurate or take forever to load. Interpreters are overwhelmed with requests, and it seems like an eternity before they arrive. In the real world, there is barely enough time to effectively communicate with English-speaking patients and treat them. It’s impossible to rely on external sources to treat Spanish-speaking patients!But at last, there is a solution…Language Learning SuperheroesTM has developed a quick-reference medical Spanish handbook, created by health professionals intended for ALL health professionals.If you are a physician, nurse (NP, RN, LPN, LVN), PA, MA, pharmacist, physical therapist, technician, aide, or medical staff, then you are about to master the Spanish language in a unique and fun way.In this medical Spanish handbook for health professionals, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:18 knowledge-packed chapters that cover everything from learning the basics to the most treated fields of medicine… from General Surgery, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Infectious Disease, and more3 superpowers to adopt for health professionals who get frustrated and want to give upHow to sound like a native speaker practicing the most common medical scenario dialogues with pronunciations galore and across different dialectsEasy-to-digest grammar explanations that cut out the boring lecture-style lessons and get straight into the “how to”Essential vocabulary guides to help your patients from the minute they enter to the minute they leaveIllustrative diagrams to reinforce vocabulary and prevent mistranslations and misdiagnosesExclusive insider tips on what NOT to say to avoid sounding rude and insensitive when dealing with delicate health topicsHow to put your patients at ease using +2,600 of the most common words and phrasesHow to harness the power of kinesthetic learning with interactive crosswords and fun quizzesA FREE mobile app to learn on the go — Review flash cards (Eng to Spa/Spa to Eng), access instant audio pronunciations, and play games and quizzesAnd much more.The demands of the busy medical professional are ever-increasing and there is barely enough time in the day to get things done, let alone learn a new language. And after years of studying, the last thing you need is more time glued to a desk!Take a fresh approach to learning Spanish, connect with more patients, and become an even better medical professional—today!If your Spanish-speaking patients need you, then scroll up and click the “Buy now with 1-Click” button to get your book instantly.Note: For the best user experience, please adjust settings to “Light Mode” when viewing the eBook. Read more

**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Perioperative** Easily learn how to apply basic surgical principles and techniques with Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique, 14th Edition. For over 50 years, this highly readable text has been trusted to clearly cover the "nuts and bolts" of surgical techniques in a step-by-step format. Expert authors Nancymarie Phillips and Anita Hornacky emphasize the importance of teamwork throughout, with practical strategies and examples of how cooperation among perioperative caregivers contributes to positive patient care outcomes. With a strong focus on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients, this extensively updated new edition gives you the knowledge you need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care.Detailed information on the fundamentals of perioperative nursing and surgical technology roles enhance students’ understanding of basic surgical principles and techniques.Emphasis on teamwork among perioperative caregivers encourages cooperation in attaining positive patient care outcomes.In-depth discussions of patients with special needs related to age or health status help students learn how to develop a plan of care tailored to the unique care needs of all patients.Focus on the physiologic, psychologic and spiritual considerations of patients gives students the knowledge they need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care.Vivid high-quality illustrations reflect the latest in perioperative procedures and provide key safety information.Coverage of both inpatient and ambulatory procedures highlights key considerations for each settings as well as for individual surgical procedures.Chapter outlines with page numbers, chapter objectives, and key terms and definitions help students quickly find important information and focus study time.Enhanced TEACH manual and extensive Evolve resources maximize classroom learning.Step-by-step coverage of the foundations of surgical techniques enables students to effectively apply basic principles to practice.Updated tables and boxes call attention to the most important concepts from the text.References highlight the evidence-based practice approach used throughout the text. Read more

This updated ninth edition of the leading medical physical examination pocket guide available today provides concise, authoritative guidance on how to perform the patient interview, physical examination, and other core assessments. This trusted pocket-sized reference includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques, retaining the easy-to-follow two-column format that correlates examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right. Now featuring an enhanced design, new content, and new student-friendly learning aids, Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Ninth Edition, is the ideal quick-reference resource for today’s medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students. Read more

Get the review and practice you need to critically appraise the statistical methods used in published research! Statistics for Nursing Research, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret statistical methods, sampling and measurement techniques, and statistical analysis techniques. This unique and practical workbook is divided into two parts to differentiate between basic and advanced statistical methods, with dozens of hands-on exercises that will help you practice working with the statistical methods needed for building an evidence-based practice. This workbook is an indispensable resource for any nursing student or practicing nurse wishing to gain competency in conducting statistical analyses.- Comprehensive coverage of basic statistical methods includes extensive practice with the most common techniques of sampling, measurement, and statistical analysis seen in nursing and health sciences literature.- Literature-based approach uses key excerpts from published studies to reinforce learning through practical application.- 38 sampling, measurement, and statistical analysis exercises provide a practical review of both basic and advanced statistical techniques.- Study Questions in each chapter help you examine a statistical technique and apply concepts to an actual literature appraisal.- Online submission of answers for Questions for Further Application allows you to complete exercises in a web-based format and then submit completed exercises to your instructor via email for grading.- Consistent format for all chapters enhances learning and enables quick review.- NEW! More than half of the research articles in Part 1 are new, ensuring that exercises are based on the most current, clinically applicable published studies.- NEW! Enhanced interactive online functionality of the Questions for Further Application for each chapter allows you to save your work and complete the exercises at a later time before submitting work to your instructor for grading.- NEW! Enhanced emphasis on diversity and inclusion features representation of diverse authors and research foci in selected published articles.- NEW! Two new exercises are added to this edition: a unique Handling Missing Data exercise and a Calculating the Mann-Whitney U Test exercise.- NEW! VST eBook version of this title is a fully interactive eBook for the first time.- NEW! Supplemental video tutorials by Dr. Cipher on the Evolve website provide valuable reinforcement that is especially helpful for visual and auditory learners. Read more

Nursing isn't a career; it's a calling. Learning how to be a great nurse at the bedside while maintaining your sanity at home is no easy task. This book discusses about how to realistically live as a nurse, both at home and at the bedside - with a little humor and some shenanigans along the way. Topics include nursing school survival, time management, talking to physicians, dealing with mistakes, and how to survive your first code without coding yourself. Learn the tools you need to become a safe, caring, and efficient nurse as fast as possible. Join the nursing school and health care organizations across the country who are utilizing this book to better prepare and support their nurses for successful patient care. Get ready - it’s about to get real, real nursey. Read more

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